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- April 21, 2009 at 3:34 pm #40410
hardpan99
ParticipantDoes anyone have any experience raking hay with a single-sided wheel rake? If so, how did you like it behind a forecart? What size team were you using?
April 21, 2009 at 4:35 pm #51426near horse
ParticipantHey Hardpan,
What do you mean by a “single-sided wheel rake”? We use 2-wheel rakes to flip over windrows but I haven’t seen anyone with a full blown wheel rake that only had “one side” – only the v-type (2-sided ?). As far as the windrow turner goes, we have a “Farmhand” brand but I would look more at the Sitrex brand if I had my choice – the tines are more flexible and easier to come by w/ Sitrex – they do a nice job. With the Farmhand, you can wipe out the wheel completely if you’re not careful and the wheel frame hits the ground while raking 😮 How would I know?
Sorry I can’t be of more help.
April 30, 2009 at 2:18 pm #51427Y 4 Ranch
ParticipantWe’ve used a 1800 pound team of Belgians and pulled a 5 wheel Farm Hand with fore cart for most of the day. It did an OK job, no problems, just be sure your rake is properly set. I since have switched to a Vermeer V, WR22, 5 per side w/ a center wheel, pulled by a fore cart and 4 belgians about 1800 pounds.
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